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i'm looking at a 33 and the topping lift (plastic coated stainless wire) appears to be a fixed lengt
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Hey everyone, I want to replace my ignition switch to where it was originally installed, in the cock
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I have a bavaria 32 year 2001, and i am looking for the best place to install the life craft. What i
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any recomendations for alternators for an m18? (i have 3 batteries + solar panel, autopilot. no frid
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I know I shouldn't complain, but it's the middle / end of August and we'll have fall (at least up he
Shiloh at 5:57am 08.14.22
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Has anyone been able to find room to install a Linear Drive in the stern area on a 1981 Hunter 33?
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A friend of mine called me today. He has a 1980 Catalina 30 and he is having difficulty with the he
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Has anyone removed their water tank from under the v-birth. It has spray foam on the sides and botto
BroncoJohn at 4:57pm 08.13.22
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Anyone know what thread size Hunter used for the pumpout adapter? I have a 2002 386. Thanks
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Hi any idea where to inquire for a used pair of mast spreaders for a 1976 Bristol 24? Apparently the
Richard19068 at 11:14am 08.13.22
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The boat in the slip next to me has been abandoned for about 3 years. Recently someone has cleaned i
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john6206 at 6:47am 08.13.22
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Always a learning curve with rigging and launching. with our old boat we started with about 2 hours
All U Get at 2:53am 08.13.22
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Hi all, I took our boat Dalmatian for the last ride this week carrying the buyer, surveyor, and bro
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Crusty Ol Salt at 6:51pm 08.12.22
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Ever since I purchased Prometheus I have had leaks into the quarter berth. I have suspected that par
artboas at 5:00pm 08.12.22
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JHorr at 3:33pm 08.12.22
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Recently had a power surge from a dock pedestal being smashed into down the dock. My shore power was

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Retired person with too much time on his hands?
Leeward Rail at 11:23am 12.19.24
Being inquisitive is the best thing in life. Keep on with the development. You need a way to accurat
Retired person with too much time on his hands?
Leeward Rail at 11:19am 12.19.24
Most effective, yes. Perhaps a little pricey however. Many places in the world are cheaper than t
Diesel injector testing
Ralph Johnstone at 11:18am 12.19.24
That was a good video, but this one is really cool (for those pyromaniacs out there). Incredible.
Retired person with too much time on his hands?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:29am 12.19.24
My solution was to buy a place in SW Florida and head South:cool: Most effective, yes. Perhaps a
Retired person with too much time on his hands?
Ralph Johnstone at 10:28am 12.19.24
but its near mid winter so posting about goofball stuff might be ok.. Goof ball ideas are as cruc
Do you folks strap your boats to your trailers?
captcoho at 10:26am 12.19.24
I feel like this may be a stupid question that will get me burned! But, my Venture 21 came on a tra
Retired person with too much time on his hands?   (1)
Tally Ho at 10:15am 12.19.24
It looks like you have a perfectly good patio heater in the background. Those are designed to radia
Am I missing anything for the layup?
dlochner at 10:14am 12.19.24
I'd really like to draw it dry and start fresh before we launch Diesel is pretty stable, I wouldn
Water in Bilge!
smokey73 at 10:05am 12.19.24
it is keel stepped. I'm worried about it accumulating and freezing. What can you do about the mas
Diesel injector testing
Tally Ho at 10:02am 12.19.24
I saw a video where a guy was rebuilding his old Yanmar 2GM20 on his boat (he was a world cruiser).
Am I missing anything for the layup?
Justin_NSA at 10:01am 12.19.24
Maybe some fresh fuel stabilizer. I think the stuff only lasts around a year. I'd really like to d
Am I missing anything for the layup?
Justin_NSA at 10:00am 12.19.24
This will attract dirt. An electrical contact cleaner would be a better choice. Deox-It is the best
Water in Bilge!
DanMaine at 9:36am 12.19.24
Likely coming in through the top of the mast (assuming it's keel stepped). it is keel stepped. I'm
Propeller fell off - need size and vendor recommendations
PovilO at 9:09am 12.19.24
S&S propeller in Flushing, Queens?
Diesel injector testing
jssailem at 9:07am 12.19.24
Difference between educational and just plain fun!:biggrin: :beer:
Water in Bilge!
smokey73 at 8:57am 12.19.24
Likely coming in through the top of the mast (assuming it's keel stepped). It is likely a deck st
Water in Bilge!
Don S/V ILLusion at 8:41am 12.19.24
I've got my H37 plastic wrapped, mast in place. We've had a couple of rain storms in the last mont
Diesel injector testing
Tally Ho at 8:40am 12.19.24
That was a good video, but this one is really cool (for those pyromaniacs out there). UkeGQotnsDU
Hunter 34 keel bolts
kappykaplan at 8:07am 12.19.24
Merry Christmas to all! Same to you and yours, Colibri! :beer:

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